The Edible Engine
January 26, 2020
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Grand Haven
January 20, 2020
Most Grand Haven folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Grand Haven market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that woul... More
Bad Vibes
January 19, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
January 19, 2020
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
The Best Test
January 18, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Picking the Right Tires in Grand Haven
January 17, 2020
Shopping for tires in Grand Haven can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Grand Haven are looking for maximum summertim... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Haven: Wiper Blade Options
January 16, 2020
Wiper blades are critically important to Grand Haven drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Grand Haven drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with thei... More
The Tuffy Grand Haven Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
January 15, 2020
There's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
January 14, 2020
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More